Project
Friends School of Portland
Education K-12
Cumberland Foreside, ME | 2012
- 15.5K GSF
About
The Friends School of Portland is a highly energy efficient building that combines on-site solar energy with a highly-efficient building frame. The design even takes the students’ body heat into consideration in the the heating design of the project.
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Achieving)
Project Size in GSF
15.5K
Category of height
Low-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Exhaust-source Heat Pump
What other systems are used for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Electric resistance storage
On-site renewable energy
100%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
Unknown
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
PHIUS
What is the climate zone for this project?
6A Cold Humid